Part Time Parks and Facilities Caretaker

The City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications to fill several Part-Time Parks Caretaker positions. The goal of this position is to maintain the quality of public parks, facilities, gardens, etc. This is a terrific opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors during the spring and summer months.

Act now to become a valued member of our department!

• Opening and closing public parks, restrooms and pavilions
• Placing picnic table reservation signs on groups of tables using information provided by administrative staff
• Monitoring the public use of parklands, facilities, gardens, picnic areas, etc.
• Assisting in the maintenance of municipal properties by performing a wide range of manual laboring tasks in buildings, parking ramps and parks
• Performing building custodial tasks
• Performing basic building tasks including; measuring and cutting material using hand and power tools, performing painting work
• Drives an automobile or pick-up truck as required.

• Must be 18 years or older
• Experience in landscaping, planting flowers and laying turf preferred

• Work schedule will include weekend, evening hours and may include holidays
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate standard transmission vehicles
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on occasion
• Ordinarily works less than forty (40) hours per week (work schedule and hours vary)

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